67 Firebird-17" or 18" wheels

[rickpaw]

Need you guys' help here. I'm changing my 17" Torque Thrust 2 wheels out, and can't decide whether I should stay with 17" or upsize to 18" wheels. The car is mostly street driven, but I want to do some track days later down the road. Budget for wheels only is $2500.

Car has LS1 brakes front/rear currently, and if I step up to 18" wheels, I can put Z06 brakes from Kore3 up front.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[ArisESQ]

I'd say it depends on the style of wheel you go with. For a modern looking wheel - like something from CCW, Forgeline, or any other similar company, I'd say 18". If you want to go with something a little more vintage looking, like a rally wheel or minilite, I'd say to go with a 17".

Personally I love wide old school looking 17s.

[will69camaro]

Stepped lip 18.

[Apogee]

Clearly I'm biased since you mentioned running KORE3 brakes with 18's, however even if you weren't, I was going to say 18's. Better future tire selection and more room for future brake improvements should they be required/desired.

Tobin
KORE3

[rickpaw]

18" it is then. Now just have to decide which wheels/styles.

[Musclerodz]

If you can squeeze a couple hundred more, you could be looking at Rushforth, Billet Specialties, and a few other good wheel brands

[Swain]

I could build you a set of Budnik Wheels in 18"

PM me and we can figure something out..

Originally Posted by rickpaw

Need you guys' help here. I'm changing my 17" Torque Thrust 2 wheels out, and can't decide whether I should stay with 17" or upsize to 18" wheels. The car is mostly street driven, but I want to do some track days later down the road. Budget for wheels only is $2500.

Car has LS1 brakes front/rear currently, and if I step up to 18" wheels, I can put Z06 brakes from Kore3 up front.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.